Andy passed away two hours ago. Here's the link to the GD thread.

[Maddy McCall]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4046336

:cry:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

1. FUCK!!!

[regnaD kciN]

23. Ditto...

:cry:

[BikeWriter]

2. Aw shit...

[KitchenWitch]

3. Damn

:cry:

[NVMojo]

4. Gawd dammit and to hell with the assholes who tried to smear him!

Rot you bastards!

[ronnykmarshall]

30. Thank YOU!

I was thinking the same thing.

[Mojambo]

5. Sucks. Hard. n/t

[Floogeldy]

6. He is free.

Celebrate Andy's life, and take comfort in the fact that he is at peace.

[Heidi]

17. Exactly. (nt)

[MissHoneychurch]

7. Sad. Just sad

my condolences to his family and friends.

[Mnemosyne]

8. Rest in Peace sweet prince.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.

See ya' later Andy!:grouphug: :cry:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

9. I'm not the type of man who shows his feelings, but this is making

me sad.

[LastKnight]

11. tell me bout it.

feels like ive lost a member of my extended family.

[Floogeldy]

12. Don't be sad

Death is a part of life, and just as natural as birth.

It's all right.

[LastKnight]

10. just not a good day... nt

[Robeson]

13. Someone on that thread said he had pancreatic cancer?....

...if so, thats a damned awful thing. I knew a person who was diagnosed with it one Thanksgiving. By February, he was dead. Very, very bad.

[Rhiannon12866]

35. Here, if you missed this. ;(

http://www.andythanksyou.com/

[Robeson]

37. Thank you for the link Rhiannon...

...very sad, indeed.

[Rhiannon12866]

38. You're welcome, my friend. And I agree that it's terribly sad.

He was a great guy. But I thought you'd want to know.:-(

[NoSheep]

14. Rest in Peace Andy-"I'll Fly Away"

Some bright morning when this life is o'er,
I'll fly away;
To that home on God's celestial shore,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).

Chorus
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).

When the shadows of this life have gone,
I'll fly away;
Like a bird from these prison walls I?l fly,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).

Chorus
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).

Oh how glad and happy when we meet
I?l fly away
No more cold iron shackles on my feet
I?l fly away.

I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).

Chorus
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away.

Just a few more weary days and then,
I'll fly away;
To a land where joys will never end,
I'll fly away.

Chorus
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).

[malmapus]

33. I just sat here and found myself singing Angel Band

grrr, got me tearing up.



My latest sun is sinking fast
My race is nearly run
My strongest trials now are past
My triumph has begun

-Chorus-
O come Angel Band
Come and around me stand
O bear me away on your snow white wings
To my immortal home
O bear me away on your snow white wings
To my immortal home

O bear my longing heart to Him
Who bled and died for me
Whose blood now cleanses from all sin
And gives me victory

-Chorus-

I know I'm near the holy ranks
Of friends and kindred dear
I've brushed the dew on Jordan's banks
The crossing must be near

-Chorus-

I've almost gained my Heavenly home
My spirit loudly sings
The Holy ones, behold they come
I hear the noise of wings

-Chorus-

RIP Andy :cry:

[Archae]

15. And the stupid-ass Freepers will make up some bullshit.

Just checked, didn't see anything there.
But now I need disinfecting.

[Maddy McCall]

20. I don't see how they can live with themselves.

The stress they contributed to his condition. I'd bet most of them call themselves "Christians." Well, if there is an afterlife, a heaven and a hell, may the scalding iron gates of Hades swing shut on their asses.

[Rhiannon12866]

29. I'm afraid to say that I included my eternal damnation of FR in my post

For Andy.;(

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=4046336&mesg_id=4047167

[Sannum]

16. Oh my god NO!

I am weeping right now. I am shaking and I want to throw something. Why Andy? Why? Why not someone who is evil? Why can't it be one of those who seek to destroy?!:cry:

[lildreamer316]

18. 'Cause he earned his reward.

Damnit. Did it have to be so soon...

[ForrestGump]

19. Andy was God_bush_and_cheney

In case, like me, you didn't know.

I haven't been here...I knew nothing of his struggle. I am sad for his family and anyone who cared about him, and that includes all of us here who interacted with him in any way. But it sounds like he has also gained freedom, if that is any consolation to the rest of us. As always, this truth holds: "to live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die."

Rest.

[tjdee]

21. Sad.

:(

[CountAllVotes]

22. God Bless you Andy

I hope you having a good time in heaven. It must be far better than things on this earth now.

I am glad to know that you are no longer suffering.

May the peace of the lord be with you.

RIP.

CountAllVotes

:cry:

:kick:

[Pale Blue Dot]

24. I can't help thinking that somewhere

Andy and Khephra are off railing against Bush and hoping we'll all do something about it. That will be the best way to honor them both.

RIP Andy. :cry:

[Cooley Hurd]

25. Andy and Kef and Nostamj...

This has been the saddest year on DU.

Rest in peace, Andy.:(

[BlondieK143]

26. This is so horrible.

I still can't believe it. :cry:

[MrScorpio]

27. I've met Andy, only once

I consider myself very fortunate for doing so.

I knew right then and there that he was a good soul.

Rest in peace, My Friend

[Rhiannon12866]

28. Thank you, my friend.

And I posted for one of my other first friends I made on on DU, who was also very kind to me, God_bush_n_cheney.;(

[RandomKoolzip]

31. That is....unbelievably tragic.

:cry:


I hope EVERY SINGLE freeper gets terminal cancer, with no health insurance to take care of it, very soon. Today, if possible. Justice needs to be done.

[greeneyedpookie]

32. He is free now

Fly - Celine Dion

Fly, fly little wing
Fly beyond imagining
The softest cloud, the whitest dove
Upon the wind of heaven's love
Past the planets and the stars
Leave this lonely world of ours
Escape the sorrow and the pain
And fly again

Fly, fly precious one
Your endless journey has begun
Take your gentle happiness
Far too beautiful for this
Cross over to the other shore
There is peace forevermore
But hold this mem'ry bittersweet
Until we meet

Fly, fly do not fear
Don't waste a breath, don't shed a tear
Your heart is pure, your soul is free
Be on your way, don't wait for me
Above the universe you'll climb
On beyond the hands of time
The moon will rise, the sun will set
But I won't forget

Fly, fly little wing
Fly where only angels sing
Fly away, the time is right
Go now, find the light


GEP

[Left Is Write]

34. Prayers for him and for his loved ones.

[Nikia]

36. I am sad about this

He meant a lot to a lot of different people. The fund raising drive was a testament to that as are the words expressed in all these threads. We wanted to live to continue fighting for us all. In his memory, we must continue his work.

[mvd]

39. Terrible news

I was optimistic about his recovery. RIP, and he will be missed.

[SOteric]

40. What a terrible loss.

I wish him and all those who will miss him peace.

[bigwillq]

41. How awful.

Such sad news. My thoughts are with Andy's family at this difficult time.

Thanks for all you've done for us Andy. R.I.P.